FAQ
Q:
When will you be open?
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We anticipate opening in 2010.
Q:
Where are you located?
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Heart of Hope is located at 10420 Grawood School Rd., Keithville, LA. The home sits on over 20 acres in the peaceful Grawood community, about 5 miles from Mansfield Road.
Q:
What services will you provide?
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We will provide a loving family atmosphere that includes family activities and outings, church, Bible study, nutritional meals, prenatal care, counseling, information about parenting and placing for adoption, life skills training, household skills, employment skills, continued education, and goal setting.
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Who will be able to live at Heart of Hope?
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We will house girls experiencing an unplanned pregnancy between the ages of 11 and 20 years.
Q:
How much will it cost?
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Families will be encouraged to help cover the cost when a girl lives at Heart of Hope, however no one will be turned away because of inability to pay. Scholarships will be available for those needing assistance.
Q:
How do I begin the process of living at Heart of Hope?
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When Heart of Hope is open, anyone interested in living at the maternity home will fill out an application, interview with a Social Service Director and take a tour of the home and be in complete agreement with the guidelines for living at Heart of Hope.
Q:
Can I be forced to come into the home?
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You must make your own decision about coming to Heart of Hope.
Q:
If I come to the home, do I have to place my baby for adoption?
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Placing or Parenting is your decision.
Q:
How many girls can stay at the home?
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We will be able to house between 9 -12 girls.
Q:
I already have a child. Can I bring him/her with me?
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We will not be able to care for children.